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Title
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AN ENGLISH CROSSBOW SIGNED J. SLURMAN, BURY,
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Collection Location
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Private Collection
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Date
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SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY
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Location
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England
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Description
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The crossbow has a robust recurved steel prod, and a later addition string, The stock is crafted of walnut and takes the form of a gun stcok. The stock is encased with large steel plaques over the sides, signed and inlaid with an engraved scrolling plaque. The butt plate is made of engraved steel.
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Source
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Thomas Del Mar Ltd in association with Sotheby's
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Crossbow Top Measurements
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86.5cm; 34in stock